Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.
Tenstorrent is looking for a Software Engineer to work on system management tools (including tt-smi and related utilities) and OpenBMC enhancements for Tenstorrent systems. This role sits at the boundary between firmware/BMC and host software, and is a good fit for someone with a few years of experience in low-level software that interacts directly with hardware.
This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, ON.
We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.
Who you are
- You have 3–6 years of experience in low-level or system software working close to hardware, including embedded systems, drivers, BMCs, or similar platforms.
- You are a strong systems programmer with solid C and/or C++ experience, plus Python skills for tooling, automation, and test infrastructure.
- You are comfortable working in Linux development environments, including builds, packaging, systemd services, logs, and basic system configuration.
- You are a practical, collaborative engineer who can debug hardware/software issues and work effectively across firmware, kernel, validation, and manufacturing teams.
What we need
- Build and maintain system management tools such as tt-smi, supporting libraries, and CLIs for Tenstorrent cards and systems.
- Extend and harden OpenBMC-based firmware, including services, sensors and FRU handling, and management APIs such as Redfish, IPMI, PLDM, and MCTP.
- Develop hardware-facing functionality including telemetry, health reporting, reset and power controls, device enumeration, topology reporting, monitoring, logging, and diagnostics.
- Support Linux bring-up, automation, and test infrastructure through Python utilities, CI integration, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and strong engineering documentation.
What you will learn
- How Tenstorrent systems are managed across the firmware, BMC, driver, and host software stack.
- How to build scalable management tooling and observability infrastructure for high-performance hardware platforms.
- How OpenBMC services and datacenter management protocols are applied in real production environments.
- How cross-functional teams bring up, validate, secure, and support complex hardware systems at the hardware/software boundary.
Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.
Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.